Beyoncé Name Origin
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American (African American) 60% -
French (Caucasian) 20%
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British (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Beyoncé
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Beyoncé gained popularity through the American singer Beyoncé Knowles. It is of Yoruba origin, meaning 'Beyond others' or 'Exalted' in the Yoruba language of Nigeria, but it became widely recognized as a given name in the United States, especially among African American communities.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Beyoncé each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).